Leonard P Kessler

While gathered around the wood stove in winter, Old Turtle tells his friends unbelievable baseball stories of Cleo Octopus, Melvin Moose, Clara Kangaroo, and Randy Squirrel.

Describes the behavior of different kinds of ducks and, in particular, discusses how all ducks use preening to keep their feathers dry.

After Freddy is pushed into deep water by a couple of toughs, he decides to learn to swim.

An illustrated collection of animal jokes and riddles.

When Santa cannot find his red suit, he tries on a cowboy suit, a baseball uniform, and other clothes, but none seems right for his yearly rounds.

Mr. Pine lives in a little white house on Vine Street, where there are fifty white houses all in a line. How can Mr. Pine tell which one is his?

A group of animals organize winter games, and compete in events such as sled races, skating, skiing, and ice hockey.

Under Old Turtle's guidance, the animals learn how to play soccer and the meaning of good sportsmanship.

Describes the physical features and characteristics of the "Queen of the Planets" and presents theories about the rings of Saturn.